Discom-Driven Rooftop Solar Program Approved in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has approved a DISCOM-driven solar rooftop program proposed by the Eastern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited (APEPDCL). APEPDCL had filled a petition with the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) seeking approval for the implementation of a discom driven solar rooftop program devised under the technical assistance […] Read more
GE Renewable Bags Over 2GW Onshore Wind Orders in US Till May Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy As per the orders received, the company will supply 728 turbines in the US which will power more than 800,000 homes. In a major boost, GE Renewable Energy, a USD 15 Billion company, has received significant onshore wind orders from North America for 2,010 MW (2 GW approx.) till May, this year. As per the […] Read more
Vestas Enlists Sulzer Schmid and WKA For Drone-Based Blade Inspection Campaign Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Sulzer Schmid and WKA have been enlisted by Vestas to conduct a massive and challenging drone-based blade inspection campaign in Scandinavia Sulzer Schmid, a Swiss company pioneering UAV technology for rotor blade inspections, and WKA, the leading blade inspection and repair service provider, have been enlisted by Vestas to conduct a massive and challenging drone-based […] Read more
The Case for the benefits of Rooftop Solar for Discoms Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Energy and environment think tank, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) recently published an article highlighting the positive impact rooftop solar can have on the countries struggling discoms, which have arguably been among the leading causes for the slow adoption of solar rooftop solutions. India has committed to 175 GW of Renewable Energy by 2022. […] Read more
Vestas Secures 249 MW Order From EDF Renewables For Texas Wind Project Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Vestas will supply its V120-2.2 MW turbines for the 273 MW project. The full project size includes previously purchased 2 MW Vestas PTC components. Denmark-based wind energy major, Vestas has bagged an order from EDF Renewables for supplying 249 MW of turbines for the Las Majadas wind project in Texas. Vestas will supply its V120-2.2 […] Read more
Canadian Solar Arm Sells 134 MW Solar Plant to Goldman Sachs Updated On Sat, May 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy This transaction completes Recurrent Energy’s sale of equity stakes in the 973 MW portfolio of California solar projects that came online in 2016. Canadian Solar one of the world’s largest solar power companies, today announced its wholly owned subsidiary Recurrent Energy has sold its equity stake in the 134 MW Mustang solar project to the Renewable Power Group […] Read more
Canadian Solar Secures $50Mn Loan For International Project Pipeline Updated On Fri, May 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar, one of the world’s largest solar power companies, recently announced the closing of a US$50 million term loan from Credit Suisse AG, Singapore Branch. The company issued in a statement that it intends to deploy the term loan to support the development of international solar project pipeline and for general corporate purposes. The U.S. dollar-denominated term loan […] Read more
PGCIL Proposes Evacuation System For Potential Solar, Wind Farms in the Western Zone Updated On Fri, May 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Powergrid Corporation of India (PGCIL) recently came up with a detailed proposal for developing a transmission system for the evacuation of power from potential solar and wind energy zones in the western region. The corporation agreed on the proposal during the first Western Region Standing Committee on Transmission (WRSCT) meeting. Subsequently, a petition was […] Read more
JERC Issues Draft RE Tariff Regulation For Goa and UTs Updated On Thu, May 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy All renewable energy power projects will be treated as “must run” and the procurement of power from such projects will not be subjected to ‘merit order dispatch’ principles. The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for the state of Goa and union territories has issued draft regulations for determining tariffs from renewable sources including solar. JERC […] Read more
